Here's a classic Pizza Margherita recipe — simple, authentic, and delicious. 🍕

Pizza Margherita Recipe

🍞 Dough Ingredients (for 2 pizzas):

• 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

🍅 Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250g) canned San Marzano tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)                     
• 200g (7 oz) fresh mozzarella (preferably mozzarella di bufala)                                        
• Fresh basil leaves                                               
• 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil                           
• Salt to taste

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes (until foamy).                                                      
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.                 
3. Add yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour.                                                                      
4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes (until smooth).                                                     
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

• Blend or mash the canned tomatoes.              
• Add a pinch of salt and a little olive oil. No need to cook—it’s meant to stay fresh and simple!

3. Assemble the Pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as hot as it goes. If you have a pizza stone, preheat it too!                                                     
2. Divide the dough in half. Roll/stretch out each piece into a thin 10–12 inch circle.         
3. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce.           
4. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter evenly.                                                     
5. Add a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

4. Bake:

• Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

5. Finish & Serve:

• Add fresh basil and another drizzle of olive oil if you like. Slice and serve hot!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Here's the approximate nutrition info for 1 whole classic Margherita pizza (10–12 inch)                                                                                                                                        

🍕 Pizza Margherita (1 whole pizza)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	~850–950 kcal
Protein	~30–35 g
Carbohydrates	~100–110 g
Sugars	~5–7 g
Fiber	~4–5 g
Total Fat	~30–35 g
Saturated Fat	~12–15 g
Cholesterol	~50–60 mg
Sodium	~1200–1400 mg
Calcium	~400–500 mg

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🧠 Notes:

• Mozzarella is the main contributor to fat, protein, and calcium.
• The olive oil adds healthy fats.
• Flour-based crust is high in carbs—whole wheat could offer more fiber.
• The tomato sauce adds some vitamins (like A & C) and antioxidants (especially lycopene.